Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this Samsung SSD reliable and fast, with several noting it works well as a storage drive. However, some were disappointed by the lack of included mounting hardware and the need for additional adapters or software for cloning. A few questions about compatibility and missing storage space suggest potential confusion, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Reliable performance
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good for storage use
- Backward compatible with SATA
Cons
- No mounting hardware included
- Requires adapter for external use
- Cloning software not included
- Potential compatibility confusion
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung 860 EVO | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | MJX | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average speed (34th percentile)
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.